Wastewater Maintenance Technician I​/II

Wastewater Maintenance Technician

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until filled. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to apply early! This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without notice once sufficient qualified applications have been reviewed.

Depending on the applicant's qualifications, the position will be filled at the appropriate level/salary of either:

Wastewater Maintenance Technician I

$32.2649- $40.2945 Hourly

$60,400.00 - $75,431.00 Annually

Wastewater Maintenance Technician II

$36.5048 - $45.5895 Hourly

$68,337.00 - $85,344.00 Annually

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the upkeep, maintenance, and repair of sewer collection system and lift stations; and generally the duties conducted by the Utility Maintenance Worker series for the City of Norco.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledges, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Repairs and maintains sewer collection systems, mains, laterals, manholes, lift stations, metering stations, pressure lines and related structures;

loads and unloads trucks; operates and performs preventive maintenance on pumps, valves and related lift station equipment. Flushes and clears collection systems; operates hand, jet and machine rods to clear lines; applies herbicides, foams and other chemicals to de-root, degrease and unstop lines; installs and removes flow meters. Operates service truck to respond to customer complaints; determines source of problem;

clears lines or reports work needed; advises customer if problem is not the City's responsibility; pumps flooded areas. Observes safe work methods and safety precautions related to the work; flags and cones work sites for traffic control; shores trenches, operates pipe location and gas detection equipment; uses appropriate safety devices and equipment. Operates and maintains a wide variety of hand and power tools related to the work, including tampers, breaking guns, jackhammers, etc.

Operates a variety of trucks and equipment, including jet and machine rudders, etc.; inspects vehicles and performs minor maintenance; reports needed repairs. Estimates and secures tools, materials and equipment necessary to complete assignments; prepares and maintains a variety of written records and reports related to work performed. Trains less experienced staff and leads the work of assigned staff. Performs other tasks/functions deemed necessary to the daily operation of the City.

This is a general employee position in the Public Works Department. This position performs a variety of sewer collections duties as well as general Utility Maintenance Worker responsibilities.

Knowledge of federal, state and City sewer collections requirements and monitoring systems; installation, maintenance and repair of pump motors, electrical panels and sewer lift station facilities. Knowledge of SCADA monitoring and control system operation;
Knowledge of procurement and handling of hazardous chemicals.

Some knowledge and skill in maintaining water wells, pumps and water treatment facilities; sampling and testing drinking water. Ability to communicate with professionalism, courtesy and tact. Ability to use proper English language including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Ability to use computer hardware, software and peripherals related to area assigned.

The knowledge and abilities which are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this class are as follows:

Wastewater Maintenance Tech I

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Operations and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection System Certification (State Office of Water Programs).

• Experience:
  
  One year of sewer collections work experience including experience in confined space entry, atmospheric monitoring, fall restraint and confined space rescue.

• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Valid California Class A Commercial Driver's License required within 12 months of hire date. The City will provide third-party training for each employee (after 6 months from hire date) to obtain the Class A License required for the position.
• Ability to obtain the California Water Environment Association, Sewer Collection Grade I certification within one (1) year of appointment.
• Ability to obtain State Water Resources Control Board, Water Distribution Operator Grade I certification within one (1) year of appointment.

Wastewater Maintenance Tech II

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Operations and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection System Certification (State Office of Water Programs).

• Experience:
  
  Three years of sewer collections work experience including experience in confined space entry, atmospheric monitoring, fall…